# Quad-Core Streaming Boxes The Xiaomi Mi Box S is Designed Especially for the US Market By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-mi-box-s References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/xiaomi-mi-box-s-4k-hdr-streaming-media-player-10-10-2018/) & [mi](https://www.mi.com/us/mi-box-s/) Media streaming has become a ubiquitous aspect of the modern consumer lifestyle and is quickly becoming the primary means that they consume their favorite content, so new devices like the Xiaomi Mi Box S are being developed with this in mind. The media streamer is positioned as a high-power, low-cost solution from the Chinese electronics company especially for the US market that is sure to be a hit amongst consumers seeking a way to access any content they wish. The box is priced at $60, is powered by an [Amlogic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-portable-smart-projector) S905X quad-core ARM [Cortex-A53](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-console-x2) processor and supported by 2GB of RAM as well as 8GB of internal storage. The Xiaomi Mi Box S streaming box will be available for purchase at [Walmart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4k-streaming-box) locations starting on October 19. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable Streaming Devices:** There's an opportunity to create more affordable streaming devices like the Xiaomi Mi Box S to appeal to cost-conscious consumers who want to access their favorite media content. - **Powerful Streaming Devices:** There's an opportunity to develop more powerful streaming devices that can handle the increasing demand for high-quality streaming content. - **Streaming Devices for Different Markets:** There's an opportunity to develop streaming devices tailored for specific markets, like the Xiaomi Mi Box S for the US market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can create disruptive innovation by improving and innovating the streaming device market. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can create disruptive innovation by partnering with companies that offer high-quality streaming devices to create more access to their content. - **Retail:** The retail industry can benefit from offering more affordable streaming devices to customers and building a more diversified product range. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Computing-Grade Streaming Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k.md) - [Computer-Like Streaming Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h96-max-v58-set-top-box.md) - [Low-Cost UHD Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4k-streaming-box.md) - [AI-Personalized Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast.md) - [Quad-Core Processor Streaming Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k.md) - [Speedy Smart Streaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-tv-streamer.md) - [Updated Streaming TV Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-tv-stick-hd.md) - [All-Purpose Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nukbox-m6.md) - [Expanded Chinese Technology Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-6.md)